Chorki
Bangladeshi content platform and production company
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Chorki is a Bangladeshi subscription-based over-the-top media service owned by Transcom Group via Prothom Alo subsidiary of Mediastar Limited, and it was launched on 12 July 2021.[5] The service shows original content and content from other providers, including television series, films, and documentaries. The service is available in an ad-free version with limited content, while the premium tier includes a larger content library including original shows and films.[6][7]
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| Type of business | Subsidiary |
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Type of site | OTT video streaming platform |
| Available in | Bangla |
| Headquarters | 19, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Country of origin | Bangladesh |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Owner | Transcom Group |
| Key people | Redoan Rony (CEO),[1] Zaraif Hossain (President, Head of Strategy) |
| Industry | Entertainment, mass media |
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| Services |
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| Employees | 11-50[2] |
| Parent | Prothom Alo (Mediastar Ltd.) |
| URL | chorki |
| Registration | Required |
| Users | 1 million (As of 2023[update])[3] |
| Launched | 12 July 2021[4] |
| Current status | Active |
History
Mediastar Ltd. in 2020 to launch an OTT platform and named it Chorki.[8][9] Film maker Redoan Rony is the CEO of Chorki and Zaraif Hossain is the President, Head of Strategy, Chorki. In April 2021, Indian High Commission of Dhaka shares 38 documentary films with Chorki.[10] On 12 July 2021, a launching ceremony was held on online due to the lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic and Chorki started its journey with a motto - Film, Fun, Foorti. Jaya Ahsan and many more stars joined in online in this opening ceremony.[11] Chorki is currently available for Android, iOS, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV.[12][13] Chorki won the Best Digital Diversification Project award at the Bangladesh Media Innovation Awards 2022 held in September 2022.[14] On October 4, 2023, Chorki enters India.[15]
Content
Chorki mainly focuses on Bangla language content.[16] They also show Turkish and Iranian films with Bangla dubbed version. It has two categories of contents premium and free respectively. To watch premium content subscription is required for a wide variety of video content such as movies, series, Shows, non-fiction Content, Music Video, Chorki Original content, and many more Bangla and foreign language video contents.[17] They started their journey with over 200 titles of films, TV series, documentaries, TV dramas, etc.[18]
Technology partner
Chorki has partnered with leading global streaming and OTT solution provider, ViewLift to power its on-demand video streaming service.[19] Chorki platform uses AVOD, SVOD and TVOD models to monetize its content.
Original programming
Feature films
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Films | Director | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Gunin | Giasuddin Selim | [20] | |
| 2023 | Surongo | Raihan Rafi | Co-produced with Alpha-i | |
| 2024 | Peyarar Subash | Nurul Alam Atique | Co-produced with Alpha-i | [21] |
| Toofan | Raihan Rafi | Co-produced with Alpha-i and SVF | ||
| 2025 | Daagi | Shihab Shaheen | ||
| Utshob | Tanim Noor | Distributor & co-produced with DOPE Productions | [22] | |
| Taandob | Raihan Rafi | Co-produced with Alpha-i and SVF | ||
| Domm: Until The Last Breath | Redoan Rony | Co-produced with Alpha-i and SVF | [23] |
Web films
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Youtumor | [24] |
| Networker Baire | ||
| Munshigiri | ||
| Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi | [25] | |
| 72 Ghanta | [26] | |
| 2022 | Taan[27] | |
| Redrum[28] | ||
| Floor Number 7 | ||
| Shahosh | ||
| Ei Muhurte[29] | ||
| Shuklopokkho | ||
| Nishwas | ||
| Dui Diner Duniya | ||
| Daag[30] | ||
| Cafe Desire[31] | ||
| 2023 | Unish 20 | Co-produced with Alpha-i[32] |
| Antonagar | ||
| Patalghor | ||
| Punormilone | ||
| Something Like An Autobiography | ||
| 2024 | 36 24 36 | |
Series
| Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morichika | Thriller | 12 July 2021[33] | 1 season, 8 episodes | 30 min. |
| Unoloukik | Psychological Drama | 12 July 2021[34] | 5 episodes | 20-30 min. |
| Jaago Bahey | Historical Drama | 9 December 2021[35] | 3 episodes | 20-30 min. |
| Shaaticup | Crime drama | 13 January 2022[36] | 1 season, 8 episodes | 20-30 min. |
| Nikhoj | Drama | 17 March 2022 | 1 season, 6 episodes | 25-40 min. |
| Pett Kata Shaw | Horror | 7 April 2022 | 1 season, 4 episodes | 30 min. |
| Syndicate | Crime Thriller | 9 July 2022 | 1 season, 7 episodes | 28-44 min. |
| Jodi Ami Beche Firi | Comedy | 29 September 2022 | 3 episodes | 18-22 mins |
| Internsheep | Comedy | 23 February 2023 | 1 season, 6 episodes | 140 mins |
| Myself Allen Swapan | Crime Drama | 22 April 2023[37] | 1 season, 7 episodes | |
| Overtrump | Crime Comedy | 16 March 2023 | 1 season, 6 episodes | |
| Mercules | Crime | 28 June 2023 | 1 season, 8 episodes | |
| Virus | Zombie Supernatural | 10 August 2023 | 1 season, 5 episodes | |
| Procholito | Horror | 19 November 2023 | 1 season, 5 episodes | |
| Sinpaat | Crime drama | 11 January 2024 | 1 season, 7 episodes | |
| Tikit | 1 February 2024 | 1 season, 6 episodes | ||
| Feu | Historical Thriller | 30 January 2025 | 1 season, 7 episodes | 169 mins |
Comedy
Documentaries
| Title | Subject | Release date | Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neel Mukut | Bangladesh UN Peacekeeping Force | 8 August 2021[39] | 1 hour, 20 min. |
| Adhkhana Bhalo Chele Adha Mostaan | Shayan Chowdhury Arnob | 23 September 2021[40] | 1 hour, 10 min. |
| Ghur Ghur Ghurni With Shehwar & Maria | Travel Vlog by Shehwar & Maria | 25 April 2022 | 6 Episodes
(15-16 min.) |
| Amir Hannan's One Night Stand | Stand Up Comedy Special | 21 July 2023 | 49 mins |
TV Shorts
| Year | Title | Director | Notes | Genre | Premiere | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Lal Katan Nil Dakat | Vicky Zahed | TV shorts | Drama | 12 July 2021 | [41] |
| Joar Bhata | Sumon Anowar | TV shorts | Drama | 26 August 2021 | [42] | |
| Otithi | Farhad Shahi | TV shorts | Drama | 9 September 2021 | [43] | |
| Bagher Baccha | Gautam Koiri | TV shorts | Drama | 16 September 2021 | [44] | |
| Tithir Oshukh | Imraul Rafat | TV shorts | Psychological thriller | 4 November 2021 | [45] | |
| Bokulful | Saraf Ahmed Zibon | TV shorts | Drama | 3 December 2021 | [46] | |
| 2022 | Ekjon Telapoka | Golam Muntakim | TV shorts | Drama | 6 January 2022 | [47] |
| Prem Puran | Zahid Gogon | TV shorts | Drama | 10 February 2022 | ||
| Scooty | Arifur Rahman | TV shorts | Drama | 8 March 2022 | ||
| Shesh Chithi | Sumon Dhar | TV shorts | Drama | 2 June 2022 | ||
| Tonoya | Imraul Rafat | TV shorts | Drama | 21 July 2022 | ||
| Araal | Nazmul Robin | TV shorts | Psychological thriller | 27 October 2022 | ||
| 2023 | Jahan | Atiq Zaman | TV shorts | Psychological thriller | 26 January 2023 | |
Exclusive programming
Foreign films
| Film | Country | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | Iran | Persian |
| Exodus | Iran | Persian |
| Once Upon a Time in Anatolia | Turkey | Turkish |
| Topoli | Iran | Bangla dub |
| Labyrinth | Iran | Bangla dub |
| Miracle in Cell No. 7 | Turkey | Bangla dub |
| Boarding Pass | Iran | Bangla dub |
| Travel Mates | Turkey | Bangla dub |
| Dance with Me | Iran | Bangla dub |
| Luca | India | Bangla dub |
| Sour Apples | Turkey | Bangla dub |
| Pig Gene | Iran | Bangla dub |
| Zero Floor | Iran | Bangla dub |
| Highlight | Iran | Bangla dub |
| Kingslayer | Iran | Bangla dub |
| Life Again | Iran | Bangla dub |
| Whisper If I Forget | Turkey | Bangla dub |
| The Home | Iran | Bangla dub |
| Bandhobi | South Korea | Bangla dub |
| Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru | India | Bangla dub |
| Maanagaram | India | Bangla dub |
| Travel Mates 2 | Turkey | Bangla dub |
Foreign series
| Film | Country | Language |
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| Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo | South Korea | Bangla dubbed[48] |
| I'm Not a Robot | South Korea | Bangla dubbed |
| The Red Sleeve | South Korea | Bangla dubbed |
| Extraordinary You | South Korea | Bangla dubbed |
| Kill Me Heal Me | South Korea | Bangla dubbed |